Cyndi Lauper has amassed a successful career for herself as a singer, songwriter, and actress. While fans are well-versed with her professional stints, they are also curious about her personal life. Many wish to find out who the two-time Grammy Award winner is married to. So, who is Cyndi Lauper’s husband, and what does he do for a living?
Here is everything you need to know about Lauper’s partner, his job, and the couple’s relationship history.
Who is Cyndi Lauper’s husband?
Cyndi Lauper’s husband is David Thornton.
Thornton has been a supportive partner to Lauper. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the “Time After Time” singer praised her husband, stating, “My husband became the strong arm of the family. He was very much there. He’s so wildly talented; he understands stories so well.”
What does David Thornton do for a living?
David Thornton is an actor.
Born on June 12, 1953, Thornton hails from Cheraw, South Carolina. His father, Robert Donald, was an English professor at Harvard University. Thornton made his acting debut with the television film titled Sessions. Further, he made episodic appearances in series like Miami Vice, Tales from the Darkside, Crime Story, Law & Order, and many others.
Additionally, Thornton is known for his performances in films like John Q, The Notebook, Home Alone 3, and The Other Woman to name a few. His next project, titled Transfer at Aachen, is currently in pre-production.
Cyndi Lauper and David Thornton’s relationship explained
Cyndi Lauper and David Thornton first crossed paths on the sets of the 1991 flick, Off and Running.
In her interview with The Independent, Lauper told how “everything changed” after she met Thornton. The actor opened up on their relationship, stating, “There wasn’t an immediate buzz, but we laughed a lot. And the great thing is that she’s not a bit starry, so the first thing that happened was a real friendship began to develop.”
The couple’s relationship continued to strengthen, and Thornton proposed to the singer with multiple rings in Los Angeles. Lauper and Thornton exchanged wedding vows at a Friends meeting house in New York on November 24, 1991. On November 19, 1997, they became proud parents to their first and only child, a son whom they named Declyn Wallace Thornton. (via PEOPLE)
Originally reported by Ritika Singh on ComingSoon.net.
